title: Abdominal assessment in the home: from A to Zzz.
abstract: Conducting a through abdominal assessment in the home setting is an important part of the home care nurse's role. By using every letter of the alphabet, the tool presented in this article helps the nurse conduct a thorough health history in a concise manner. In addition, reviewing the procedure outlined in the article and using the documentation form presented, the nurse can conduct a through abdominal assessment in the home in a cost-effective manner.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing and Health Science, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Langan
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009737:Nursing Records; D010808:Physical Examination